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A new look, same coverage in the pages of the Gazette
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
Reggie Ellis, left, and pressman Geno Bravo look over a test run the company performed for the Mariposa Gazette a few weeks ago. The paper is now being printed by Mineral King Publishing in Sanger. Photo by Debra LeakThis week’s edition of the Mariposa Gazette may look a little different — because it is. Starting this week, the Gazette is... READ MORE >
Trash talkin’
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
The composting operation at the landfill in Mariposa County is not operating efficiently, according to a recent report. Gazette file photo It was described as “the best presentation ever with the worst information imaginable” by Mariposa County Supervisor Shannon Poe. There was a fair amount of “trash talk” when Mariposa County Public Works staff, in conjunction with R3 Consulting and... READ MORE >
Readers’ Choice class of 2024
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
It’s now official. Readers of the Mariposa Gazette have cast their votes in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards, where they choose the “Best of the Best” in a wide variety of categories. And unlike the recent primary election in the county, for this voting competition, turnout was high — the largest ever. “This was an incredible amount of voting,” said... READ MORE >
Short-term rentals topic of discussion
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
Though there was no action taken on a recent presentation about the county short-term rental (STR) study and survey, the presentation still managed to garner a fair amount of questions and concerns from the community. “We are happy to be here today to present the study,” said county senior planner Ben Goger during last week’s Mariposa County Board of Supervisors... READ MORE >
Two appointed to fair board posts
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
Kimberly VaughanCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced two new appointments to the 35-A District Agricultural Association (Mariposa County Fair Board of Directors). The position of fair board director does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Kimberly Vaughan has been the CEO of LGBT Weddings, Inc., since 2015 and of Kimberly Vaughan Enterprises, LLC, since 2005. She earned... READ MORE >
Supervisors OK code of conduct
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
A project that has been in the works for about a year and a half was made official at last week’s Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting. Danielle Bondshu, clerk of the board of supervisors, has been working on adopting a code of conduct and ethics policy since she began her role as clerk of the board, and she had... READ MORE >
Cowboy Day set this weekend
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
Get ready to “cowboy up” this Saturday at the Mariposa Museum and History Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cowboy Day will benefit the museum’s student docent program, which teaches skills like customer service, community work and accountability and prepares students for the future. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children 12 and under.... READ MORE >
Welcome to the world
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
Submitted photoLennox “Rue” Skelton was born Feb. 13, 2024, at 8:31 a.m., weighing 8 pounds and stretching 20 inches long. Rue is welcomed by his parents, Kaitlyn Thomas and Ricky Skelton; his sister, Averie Skelton; grandparents, Heather Thomas, Laurie and Rick Skelton; and great-grandparents, Christine and Bernie Laursen. ... An online subscription is required to view news content on this... READ MORE >
MID sets budget, new rates
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
The Merced Irrigation District Board of Directors has adopted a $162.5 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and established an in-district water rate of $50 per acre foot for this year’s irrigation season. MID Customer Service is currently accepting water orders. Water deliveries to growers will begin in the coming weeks as water demand builds in each distribution area. Lake... READ MORE >
William Howie
ohtadmin | March 14, 2024
William K. “Bill” Howie passed away on Feb. 28, at the age of 97. He was born on Dec. 28, 1926, to Florence Spears and William Howie, Sr., in San Francisco, Calif. Moving to Bakersfield at the age of seven, he started his young career at Brock’s Department Store at 15 and at 16 he caddied for Pro Am golfer... READ MORE >